Bren Ram, PhD (she/they) is a Fijian-American environmentalist, scholar, and communications professional. She specializes in project communications, media relations, and SEO. She earned BAs in philosophy and creative writing from Arizona State University and an MA and a PhD in literature from Rice University. Her research in apocalypse studies explores the ways stories are told […]

Monica is passionate about finding ways to create change through effective communication strategies. Growing up just outside of Philadelphia, Monica loved spending all of her time outside. But it wasn’t until her 8th grade Earth Sciences class – where she began to learn about the fascinating story of life on this planet – that her […]

Doug Gillings is an experienced Program and Project Manager specializing in digital transformation, with a focus on conservation and technology integration. Starting his career as a game ranger for the Natal Parks Board in South Africa, he has since worked in various conservation agencies and organizations across Southern Africa and Europe. Throughout his career, Doug […]

Elke Windschitl is a passionate environmental data scientist with excitement for leveraging technology to address pressing environmental challenges. She earned a Master of Environmental Data Science (MEDS) from the Bren School of Environmental Science & Management at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She also holds a BS in Biology from Iowa State University. During […]

Coral Wolf is a seasoned conservation biologist with over 20 years of experience in island ecology and restoration. For more than 15 years, Coral has been a driving force at Island Conservation, leading innovative efforts to measure and amplify the ecological and social benefits of invasive species removal across island ecosystems. She holds a Master’s […]

David received a BS in bioinformatics from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and has worked with Island Conservation for more than fifteen years to bridge the gap between conservationists and technical specialists, ensuring that technical solutions can solve conservation problems in the field. These experiences include implementing technology in the field on more than […]

María José holds a Bachelor of Science in Veterinary and Animal Sciences from the Universidad de Chile. After graduating as a Veterinarian, she completed two diploma programs in Veterinary Environmental Management and Wildlife Conservation and Management, also from the Universidad de Chile. She participated as a volunteer at the university’s Environmental Management Center, where she […]

Julie holds a BS in Marine Biology from Texas A&M University at Galveston Island and a Project Management Professional certification from the Project Management Institute. She has over 15 years of experience in conservation and ecological restoration. Julie comes to Island Conservation from The Nature Conservancy, where she spent seven years directing and managing projects […]

Sally received her BA in journalism with a minor in environmental business economics from the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences at Rutgers University. With over fifteen years of experience working in the field of island restoration, Sally has documented success using strategic communications to help mainstream and advance transformational approaches that benefit our world’s […]

Cielo conducted her graduate work on Mona Island and focused on the Mona Island Rock Iguana, looking at differences in habitat use and reproduction in this species. Cielo owes her interest and enthusiasm for both reptiles and amphibians to a summer internship in the Costa Rican rainforest working with Poison Dart Frogs and Freshwater Turtles. […]